08/31/2026
FOTA representatives Betty Ann Straub-Ruotolo , Scott Shamis, and Melissa Wetzel were honored to attend this year’s South Florida Donor Network Remembrance Ceremony at the Diplomat Hotel last weekend, with our special guest Brenda Merrill of Leading Ladies, Inc.
It was a deeply moving and heartfelt tribute to the individuals who gave the ultimate gift of life through organ and tissue donation over the past year. Donors were memorialized from the stage, and their families received donor medals in recognition of their incredible generosity and lasting legacy.
To the donor families who continue to carry their loved ones’ stories forward: thank you. Your courage and generosity have given hope, healing, and second chances to so many.
We are grateful to stand alongside the community in remembering these extraordinary donors and honoring the lives they touched. 💙